What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Pro Tect Associates Inc?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Role Summary
The Senior Accountant role supports the company's mission by performing day-to-day accounting activities and month-end closing and reconciling activities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The position will report to the Controller and will be a fully in person role out of our headquarters in Wichita, KS.
Essential Functions
1. Assist with preparation of monthly GAAP financials including month end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, analysis of account balance changes, and reporting packages.
2. Lead project accounting, including monthly revenue recognition, coordination of T&M and firm bid billings, sales and use tax, and monthly reporting for assigned divisions.
3. Maintain and review accounts receivable and accounts payable.
4. Responsible for timely and accurate application of customer payments.
5. Assist in special projects, including financial audit and income tax preparation.
6. Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
7. Develop measures to help drive business decisions and results.
8. Become a SME on current systems to help train / guide employees.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education / Certification :
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
Required Knowledge & Experience :
- 4-10 years Accounting / Finance experience preferred.
- Exceptional business math skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
Skills / Abilities :
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Talking : Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly.
Average Hearing : Ability to hear average conversations.
Repetitive Motion : The employee is regularly required to type throughout the day as well as stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, and walk for long periods of time.
Finger Dexterity : The employee is regularly required to use hands to type and maneuver a mouse.
Average Vision : Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Physical Strength : The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds (unassisted).
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position primarily works in an office environment; however, has potential for varied environments that may include off premise work and travel. Constant interaction with co-workers, customers, vendors, and general public.
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Reasoning Ability : Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
Mathematics Ability : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
Language Ability : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to communicate clearly.
